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Heidi Figueroa
Certified Pilates Instructor
Heidi Figueroa began studying body placement, anatomy, and Pilates in 2004 under the instruction of her mentor, Karen Clippinger-an associate professor of dance at California State University, Kinesiologist, Author, and Body Arts Science International faculty member. In 2007, Heidi graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from California State University, Long Beach.
In her dance career, Heidi has completed two contracts with Stiletto Entertainment, dancing aboard cruise ships with Holland America Line. Shortly after her career with Holland America, Heidi would make an appearance at the world famous, Disneyland Resort. This time not as a guest but a part of the magic performing in several parades and shows, executing not only dance choreography but Spanish Web and Aerial Bungee. In 2009, Heidi suffered an ACL tear in her right knee while performing. Pilates strengthening and conditioning was given to her to help her achieve her desire to walk, run, and dance freely as she once did. In the midst of her frustration to regain proper use of her knee, she gained an even deeper respect for Pilates as she saw progressive improvements in her quality of movement.
Although performing was Heidi’s first love, she developed a passion for Pilates that inspired her to want to pass on her positive experience to others. In 2010, she would return to the instruction of Karen Clippinger to successfully complete the comprehensive teacher training course with dance specialization, which was developed by the founder of BASI Pilates, Rael Isacowitz and Karen herself. Now Heidi has made it her mission to help others regain what they might be missing or improver their well-being and body awareness, as well as help dancers improve or enhance their technique to further their career.
